Abstract: In this work, the nonlinear dynamics of a microbeam shallow arch actuated through an out-of-plane electrostatic force arrangement is investigated. A reduced order model is developed to analyze the static, free vibration, ...

Abstract: This paper focuses on the influence of sudden drop tests on the nonlinear structural behavior of electrically actuated bi-table shallow microelectromechanical system (MEMS) arches. The assumed structure consists of an ...

Abstract: Mode localization is investigated in a weakly mechanically coupled system. The system comprises of two doubly clamped microbeams mechanically linked with a coupling beam close to the anchors. The phenomenon is explored ...

Abstract: A double multiple streamtube model coupled with variable pitch methodology is used to analyze the performance characteristics of a small-scale straight-bladed Darrieus type vertical axis wind turbine (SB-VAWT). The numerical ...

Abstract: The nonlinear modal coupling between the vibration modes of an arch-shaped microstructure is an interesting phenomenon, which may have desirable features for numerous applications, such as vibration-based energy harvesters. ...

Abstract: This work proposes an examination into the static and dynamic behaviors of in-plane V-shaped microbeam under both electric forces and axial loads. The microbeams are actuated with two separate electrodes of uniform air gap ...

Abstract: Momentum models or streamtube models represent one of the fundamental approaches in modeling the aerodynamics of straight bladed vertical axis wind turbine (SB-VAWT) of Darrieus type. They are based on momentum (actuator ...